Homeowner holds suspect at gunpoint until deputies arrive

Evadale, Tx- On March 3, at approximately 2:12 AM, a Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to 5552 FM 2246 in Evadale regarding a burglary in progress.

The homeowners called 911 and stated they caught a man breaking into their vehicle and have the male at gunpoint. The deputy arrived and immediately took the suspect into custody.

The suspect had multiple items belonging to the the homeowners on his person, including a handgun, that was taken from the vehicle. The suspect stated he stole the property to go buy “crack”.

The suspect was identified as Anthony Andre Threatt, 65, no address (transient). Mr. Threatt was arrested and charged with Theft of a Firearm ( SJF) and Burglary of a Vehicle (MA). He was brought to the Jasper County Jail.

He is innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

We are committed to combatting criminal activity in Jasper County. The Jasper County Jail is right where this person needs to be. It’s ridiculous to take things that belong to others and we will do everything we can to stop it. In Jasper County, not only are our deputies vigilant, but our property owners are as well. Hats off to the property owner for remaining calm, this could have been a tragic outcome for Mr. Threatt.

Sheriff Chuck Havard